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Thu, 08 Dec 2016 19:34:59 +0000en-UShourly1Comedy, concerts, shows, evenings… the fun continues summer long at the Casino!http://www.tourisme-montreal.org/blog/summer-fun-casino/
http://www.tourisme-montreal.org/blog/summer-fun-casino/#respondWed, 13 Jul 2016 19:58:42 +0000http://www.tourisme-montreal.org/blog/?p=121366During festival season, the Casino de Montréal is even sparklier than ever. An awesome go-to to cap off your party evenings, it has tons going on during Montréal’s legendary festivals! Move to the beat at the Casino This summer, Parc Jean-Drapeau turns into a giant open-air concert hall with the super-charged festivals of Osheaga, Île Soniq and Heavy Montréal. Pre- or post-evening, you can quench your thirst at the new Jardin bar-terrasse with Shaydakiss on July 28 and Dragonette on July 29. At the Valet de carreau bar, sate your electronic music cravings with DJ Seibaz, Pierce Fulton and Michael Sparks on August 5. Wrap it up with a dash back to the 90s in the company of Sebastian Bach on August 6. Photos and autograph signing, of course! Mode et Design at the Casino August 18 and 19, during the Festival Mode et Design, take part in a bingo and high heels night, win gift certificates and let loose during a double bill DJ and comedy evening! The party keeps going at the Casino Thought of tucking in already? The night’s still young! World-class DJs, winners of the DJ Red Bull Thre3style competition, will be cranking up the heat... / Read More →

]]>During festival season, the Casino de Montréal is even sparklier than ever. An awesome go-to to cap off your party evenings, it has tons going on during Montréal’s legendary festivals!

Move to the beat at the Casino

This summer, Parc Jean-Drapeau turns into a giant open-air concert hall with the super-charged festivals of Osheaga, Île Soniq and Heavy Montréal. Pre- or post-evening, you can quench your thirst at the new Jardin bar-terrasse with Shaydakiss on July 28 and Dragonette on July 29. At the Valet de carreau bar, sate your electronic music cravings with DJ Seibaz, Pierce Fulton and Michael Sparks on August 5. Wrap it up with a dash back to the 90s in the company of Sebastian Bach on August 6. Photos and autograph signing, of course!

Mode et Design at the Casino

August 18 and 19, during the Festival Mode et Design, take part in a bingo and high heels night, win gift certificates and let loose during a double bill DJ and comedy evening!

The party keeps going at the Casino

Thought of tucking in already? The night’s still young! World-class DJs, winners of the DJ Red Bull Thre3style competition, will be cranking up the heat with electronic beats. On July 29, Ivan Rankic and Adam Doubleyou will be whipping up a scorching set, followed by Tizi on August 5 and Ivan Rankic once again. From 8 p.m. on, the dance floor will be jumping! And finally, until August 20, you can experience Casino fever every Thursday and Friday evening until 2 a.m. Sidle up to a lucky slot machine and pull in $25 to $100 every 15 minutes! For more prizes and promotions, click here.

Have a good summer at the Casino!

Psssttt. This fall, don’t miss the opening of Joël Robuchon’s L’Atelier Montréal: a major culinary event at the Casino!

]]>http://www.tourisme-montreal.org/blog/summer-fun-casino/feed/0Vegas-style glitz and world-class gaming at the Casino de Montréalhttp://www.tourisme-montreal.org/blog/casino-de-montreal/
http://www.tourisme-montreal.org/blog/casino-de-montreal/#respondFri, 26 Feb 2016 15:07:53 +0000http://www.tourisme-montreal.org/blog/?p=119048The glitzy Casino de Montréal is not just the biggest casino in Canada, it is also the only Canadian stop on the World Series of Poker (WSOP) circuit in 2016. Located in the historic Expo 67 French Pavilion on Ile Notre-Dame just minutes away from downtown Montréal, the casino has been serving up glitz, glamour and world-class gaming 24 hours a day, seven days a week, since 1993. “The building’s iconic architecture gives it the look of a prominent jewel in the Saint Lawrence River,” says Casino de Montréal general manager Kevin Taylor. “The completely renovated and redesigned interior with its giant (three-storey) multi-media wall makes the casino even more exciting for visitors. To round out the offerings, we have five well-appointed restaurants and an all-new Cabaret.” The Cabaret du Casino relaunched in September 2015 with a series of all-star concerts by the likes of Tony Bennett, Gino Vannelli and famed comedian and impressionist André-Philippe Gagnon. The room looks and sounds great — the acoustics are outstanding, with a newly-installed state-of-the-art 3D psychoacoustic system. “We are particularly proud to be on a list of North American gaming houses that offer such high-quality entertainment,” says Taylor. Highlights at the Cabaret du... / Read More →

]]>The glitzy Casino de Montréal is not just the biggest casino in Canada, it is also the only Canadian stop on the World Series of Poker (WSOP) circuit in 2016. Located in the historic Expo 67 French Pavilion on Ile Notre-Dame just minutes away from downtown Montréal, the casino has been serving up glitz, glamour and world-class gaming 24 hours a day, seven days a week, since 1993.

“The building’s iconic architecture gives it the look of a prominent jewel in the Saint Lawrence River,” says Casino de Montréal general manager Kevin Taylor. “The completely renovated and redesigned interior with its giant (three-storey) multi-media wall makes the casino even more exciting for visitors. To round out the offerings, we have five well-appointed restaurants and an all-new Cabaret.”

The Cabaret du Casino relaunched in September 2015 with a series of all-star concerts by the likes of Tony Bennett, Gino Vannelli and famed comedian and impressionist André-Philippe Gagnon. The room looks and sounds great — the acoustics are outstanding, with a newly-installed state-of-the-art 3D psychoacoustic system.

“We are particularly proud to be on a list of North American gaming houses that offer such high-quality entertainment,” says Taylor.

Highlights at the Cabaret du Casino include the The Best of Broadway II revue with live band, singers and dancers wearing hundreds of costumes, until March 26; Black & White 2 starring Montréal icons Gregory Charles and tenor Marc Hervieux (who was a principal artist with the Metropolitan Opera of New York from 2006-2010) performing the greatest songs of the past 75 years (their original show was seen by over one million spectators), for a series of concerts in May; and Montréal classic-rock legend Michel Pagliaro headlines concerts in June and July.

The casino also hosts the WSOP Circuit from April 20 to May 1 (click here for info about qualifying) as well as the casino’s popular pro GYM boxing series. For those seeking a leisurely night out, the world-class gaming establishment – where you can play everything from baccarat and blackjack to craps and roulette, not to mention the casino’s 3,000 slot machines – also boasts several restaurants, bars and lounge areas that are hugely popular with tourists and locals alike. There are also free live shows by top local entertainers. All around the atmosphere is glitzy and electric, but nothing beats the excitement of a big winner.

“People who win large prizes are generally shocked,” says Taylor. “(When that happens) our role is simple: customer support! We invite big winners to a private room, offer them a glass of champagne and, if they’re alone, suggest calling a loved one, which they usually do. If they so wish, we can also have a security agent accompany them home.”

The Casino de Montréal is open 24-hours-a-day year-round. It is easily accessible by car (free parking and coat-check), public transport, as well as via shuttles from downtown Montréal. For information, call 1-800-665-2274 or visit www.casinosduquebec.com.

]]>http://www.tourisme-montreal.org/blog/casino-de-montreal/feed/0Guide to Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada 2014http://www.tourisme-montreal.org/blog/guide-to-grand-prix-montreal-2014/
http://www.tourisme-montreal.org/blog/guide-to-grand-prix-montreal-2014/#commentsThu, 05 Jun 2014 13:00:06 +0000http://www.tourisme-montreal.org/blog/?p=66249Apart from the fast-paced F1 action on the track, the hundreds of thousands of elite racing fans who take part in Montreal’s Grand Prix Weekend also engage in a more leisurely paced race to take in a head-spinning array of associated offerings guaranteed to fly a green flag over their good time… There are so many reasons you can’t miss Montreal’s Grand Prix Weekend, centred around the annual Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada (this year June 6-8) at Montreal’s storied Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on the scenic Île Notre-Dame just south of downtown Montreal. Here are just a few to get your motor running… For the nightlife-inclined, most – if not all – of Montreal’s major pubs and clubs have special Grand Prix events planned that tailor to celebrities, nightlife connoisseurs and the simply curious alike. The city’s hugely popular Crescent Street, a centrally located restaurant and nightclub hub, turns into a giant outdoor party, as will a section of Peel Street a few short blocks away. The annual Peel Paddock event, which closes off a block of downtown Peel Street from June 5-8, will be bumper to bumper with luxury cars, fashion shows, food kiosks, live performances, and evening DJs, promising F1... / Read More →

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Apart from the fast-paced F1 action on the track, the hundreds of thousands of elite racing fans who take part in Montreal’s Grand Prix Weekend also engage in a more leisurely paced race to take in a head-spinning array of associated offerings guaranteed to fly a green flag over their good time…

For the nightlife-inclined, most – if not all – of Montreal’s major pubs and clubs have special Grand Prix events planned that tailor to celebrities, nightlife connoisseurs and the simply curious alike. The city’s hugely popular Crescent Street, a centrally located restaurant and nightclub hub, turns into a giant outdoor party, as will a section of Peel Street a few short blocks away. The annual Peel Paddock event, which closes off a block of downtown Peel Street from June 5-8, will be bumper to bumper with luxury cars, fashion shows, food kiosks, live performances, and evening DJs, promising F1 fans “plenty of thrills in an ultra-swanky setting.” And of course the Casino de Montréal offers a one-stop entertainment shop a stone’s throw from the race.

Even if you aren’t a VIP, you can certainly eat like one in a city renowned globally for its gastronomy. For those who want to mingle with the jet set while enjoying a more Montreal neighbourhood-type vibe, the upscale eateries, unbuttoned gastro pubs, and trend-setting restos that line the sides of Montreal’s renowned St-Laurent Blvd. might be just your cup of authenticity. Or check out the historic old world awesomeness of Old Montreal, which plays host to an equally impressive roster of top-rated restos – atmosphere-laden places like Au Bocata, L’Assommoir Notre-Dame and Auberge Saint-Gabriel – and chefs.

Numerous fun and family friendly events take place across the city, beginning with the annual three-day Crescent Street Grand Prix Festival. Live entertainment, F1 driver autograph sessions and the Pit Stop Challenge (see how fast you can change a tire, pit crew style) are prominent features of this popular – and free – outdoor extravaganza. Another perennial fave is the four-day Grand Prix on the Main, which features fashion shows, food kiosks, street performers and a lively range of entertainment that’ll smoke your tires.

For those who’d like to get the kids away from the mayhem for a time, a student choir from the Faculty of Music at the University of Montreal, under musical director Tiphaine Legrand, will present Hymn to Nature at the (easily reachable) summit of Mont-Royal. Presented by Amis de la Montagne (Friends of the Mountain), it will take place in the majestic, stone-walled Chalet Mont-Royal – which has a spectacular, commanding view of downtown Montreal – on June 8, and will be followed by a bilingual historical/architectural guided tour.

And let’s not forget the top-tier shopping options in Montreal’s virtually innumerable boutiques, both above ground and below in Montreal’s famous underground city – over 30 km over subterranean tunnels that also showcase the creations of many of the world’s top designers. For the purely race-minded buyer, Old Montreal’s sprawling F1 Boutique Canada has all the top-quality F1 souvenir merch imaginable.

]]>http://www.tourisme-montreal.org/blog/guide-to-grand-prix-montreal-2014/feed/4Drinks, dancing and dinner at the Casino de Montréalhttp://www.tourisme-montreal.org/blog/drinks-dancing-and-dinner-at-the-casino-de-montreal/
http://www.tourisme-montreal.org/blog/drinks-dancing-and-dinner-at-the-casino-de-montreal/#respondMon, 10 Feb 2014 22:37:29 +0000http://www.tourisme-montreal.org/blog/?p=62009Freshness, vitality, reinvention, excitement and confidence – just a few of the things you’d expect to get in any kind of makeover. And for their all-encompassing, 4-year, $305 million makeover, the Casino de Montréal got all of these things in, well, spades… Completely reimagined gaming and entertainment areas were central to the comprehensive re-conception of the Casino de Montréal, and after that the sky was the limit. Almost literally. For example, located in the very centre of the redesigned Casino, surrounded by three massive mid-air structures supporting relaxation areas, is a 21-metre tall, 48-screen multimedia installation displaying original video content courtesy of Montreal-based light and sound magicians Moment Factory. It’s an immersive sensory experience like no other, and is representative of the meticulous attention to ambiance throughout. Indeed, atmosphere is key to the re-think. Look no further than the Casino’s new dining areas: four different styles, four different atmospheres. The à la carte resto Le Montréal offers three settings – the atelier du chef, the lounge and the côté urbain – for reinvented classics, as well as an amazing, river-front view of the city skyline. The Pavillon 67 features a gourmet buffet while AJIA boasts a range of flavourful Asian... / Read More →

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Freshness, vitality, reinvention, excitement and confidence – just a few of the things you’d expect to get in any kind of makeover. And for their all-encompassing, 4-year, $305 million makeover, the Casino de Montréal got all of these things in, well, spades…
Completely reimagined gaming and entertainment areas were central to the comprehensive re-conception of the Casino de Montréal, and after that the sky was the limit. Almost literally. For example, located in the very centre of the redesigned Casino, surrounded by three massive mid-air structures supporting relaxation areas, is a 21-metre tall, 48-screen multimedia installation displaying original video content courtesy of Montreal-based light and sound magicians Moment Factory. It’s an immersive sensory experience like no other, and is representative of the meticulous attention to ambiance throughout.

Indeed, atmosphere is key to the re-think. Look no further than the Casino’s new dining areas: four different styles, four different atmospheres. The à la carte resto Le Montréal offers three settings – the atelier du chef, the lounge and the côté urbain – for reinvented classics, as well as an amazing, river-front view of the city skyline. The Pavillon 67 features a gourmet buffet while AJIA boasts a range of flavourful Asian dishes prepared before your eyes. And for those on the go, the L’Instant Deli & Pasta counter offers quality quickly.
And three new bars on three separate floors – the Valet de carreau, the Dame de cœur and the Roi de pique – as well as a completely renovated Poker bar (showing card tournaments and major sporting events on several screens) are there for those seeking some libation-based relaxation. The new Casino de Montréal experience includes vastly expanded entertainment possibilities with an emphasis on live entertainment (on the night I went there was a live jazz band, wine tastings and swing dancers on the central stage) and special performance-based events. VIP facilities (including a swanky and discreet private entrance, as well as two very well-appointed, “secret” high-roller rooms), private garden, and improved gaming options (more spacious gaming areas that contain new games to complement the classics) all serve to augment the adventure.

The Casino de Montréal is betting on your good time, and when it comes to that, the odds are stacked in their favour. And currently, until March 31, 2014, the Small Hotels Association of Montreal – a group of 11 independent downtown hotels – is offering an attractive Casino package for your pleasure.

]]>http://www.tourisme-montreal.org/blog/drinks-dancing-and-dinner-at-the-casino-de-montreal/feed/0THE MONTREAL CASINO: ITS SECRETS REVEALEDhttp://www.tourisme-montreal.org/blog/the-montreal-casino-its-secrets-revealed/
http://www.tourisme-montreal.org/blog/the-montreal-casino-its-secrets-revealed/#commentsTue, 07 Jun 2011 19:12:38 +0000/blog/?p=4341When you think of casinos, your thoughts probably turn to poker tables, chiming slot machines and people dressed to the nines looking for an evening of fun. The Casino de Montréal definitely delivers on all those counts, but what really makes the place worth visiting is the vibrant atmosphere… I went to Montreal’s casino last week, and as soon as I stepped inside I was reminded how vast the place is: 1,402,304 square feet – that’s the equivalent of 24 football fields. One of the employees on site told me that customers can be served in 32 different languages. Unfortunately, I forgot to ask her how to shout “Jackpot!” in Swahili. But I did make a point of informing myself about some other little-known facts about the Casino de Montréal. Did you know: The highest amount ever doled out at the casino was upwards of $2,641,000 and it was won on a slot machine. More than 3,000 people work at the casino. Non-alcoholic beverages are free and last year the juice bar served over 7 million! The casino has got to be the safest place in town. The facilities are carefully monitored by 1,300 cameras that are so powerful that... / Read More →

When you think of casinos, your thoughts probably turn to poker tables, chiming slot machines and people dressed to the nines looking for an evening of fun. The Casino de Montréal definitely delivers on all those counts, but what really makes the place worth visiting is the vibrant atmosphere…

I went to Montreal’s casino last week, and as soon as I stepped inside I was reminded how vast the place is: 1,402,304 square feet – that’s the equivalent of 24 football fields. One of the employees on site told me that customers can be served in 32 different languages. Unfortunately, I forgot to ask her how to shout “Jackpot!” in Swahili.

But I did make a point of informing myself about some other little-known facts about the Casino de Montréal. Did you know:

The highest amount ever doled out at the casino was upwards of $2,641,000 and it was won on a slot machine.

More than 3,000 people work at the casino.

Non-alcoholic beverages are free and last year the juice bar served over 7 million!

The casino has got to be the safest place in town. The facilities are carefully monitored by 1,300 cameras that are so powerful that they can read the writing on a 10 cent coin.

The casino’s restaurants go through nearly a tonne of Montreal’s signature smoked meat and 600kg of Bolognese sauce every week.

The total number of people who have visited the casino since it opened in 1993 will soon reach 104,000,000.

If the thought of 108 games tables and 2,900 slot machines is enough to make you hungry, head to Nuances, one of Canada’s seven five-star restaurants. It’s open 24 hours a day, every day. So, pencil it into your schedule then let me know what you ate!

Insider Tip: Nuances will close in September as a result of casino renovations. That’s all the more reason to go enjoy their superb selection of wines before summer is out!

Guest blogger Katerine-Lune Rollet is a Montreal native whose love for travel has taken her to more than 35 countries. She immersed herself in the online media wave when she became Tourisme Montreal’s Food Ambassador in 2009. She now works as a food writer for various newspapers and blogs. Read her “Montreal Food Tip of the Day” on Katerinerollet.com

]]>http://www.tourisme-montreal.org/blog/the-montreal-casino-its-secrets-revealed/feed/2FLICKR PHOTO OF THE WEEKhttp://www.tourisme-montreal.org/blog/flickr-photo-of-the-week-11/
http://www.tourisme-montreal.org/blog/flickr-photo-of-the-week-11/#respondSun, 08 Aug 2010 15:48:19 +0000/blog/?p=2293Our photo this week is from Flickr ace Mr. Luc Deveault. He’s got a fine selection of Montreal photos, including some great shots around the islands of Parc Jean-Drapeau. The selected image features the Expo ’67 French Pavilion, which is currently home to the Montreal Casino. “Formerly the French and Québec pavilions of Expo 67, the Casino de Montréal offers 120 gaming tables, including Poker Texas Hold’em, and over 3,000 slots machines on five floors of sheer entertainment! It is also home to sumptuous private room L’exécutif, the Casino also offers four restaurants, including Nuances, rated Five Diamonds by CAA/AAA.” Thanks Luc! —————————————————————————————————————— Submit your Montréal pictures to our MONTRÉAL BUZZ FLICKR GROUP. And see our previous PHOTOS OF THE WEEK.

“Formerly the French and Québec pavilions of Expo 67, the Casino de Montréal offers 120 gaming tables, including Poker Texas Hold’em, and over 3,000 slots machines on five floors of sheer entertainment! It is also home to sumptuous private room L’exécutif, the Casino also offers four restaurants, including Nuances, rated Five Diamonds by CAA/AAA.”